My girlfriend's grandfather is in the hospital and his condition is not good. How can I help my girlfriend if her grandfather dies? It is not in the same country as me and it is impossible for me to go there. I wish I could go but I can't. And I don't know how to support him over the phone or how to help him. what should I do?
Here are some things you can do to help support your girlfriend if her grandfather passes away:
- Be there for her to listen and comfort her. Give her space to grieve and be upset. Let her know you're available any time to talk.
- Send her a card or care package with comfort foods, photos of you guys, a heartfelt note about good memories of her grandpa. Let her know you're thinking of her.
- Check in on her regularly via phone/video chat. Ask how she's doing in a gentle, caring way. Share favorite stories you've heard about her grandpa.
- If there's an online guestbook or fundraiser page for the funeral, leave a message sharing condolences and what you liked about meeting/hearing about her grandpa.
- Give her space when needed but also gently remind her to take care of herself by eating, sleeping, talking to other family/friends. Grief can be all-consuming.
- When she's ready to open up, listen without judgment as she shares her emotions and memories. Cry with her if you need to.
- Continue being supportive even after the initial grief passes. The loss will affect her long-term too.
Hope this gives you some ideas on how to lovingly support her from afar. Just being there for her makes a big difference. I'm sure she'll appreciate your thoughtfulness.
u Just communicate with her as much ad u can also why is it impossible?
When my grandfather died, first relative I lost, my friend texted me because I said I was crying again.
He then said it helped him when he lost someone, to reminiscent about them, and talk about them, remembering them.
And so I texted with him, talking about my granddad, and that really helped.
Something that just has worked overall when I also lost my grandmother.
So be there for her. Let her vent, let her cry, and let her talk about her grandfather.
"Tell me about him"
"What are some of your favorite memories with him?"
"Seems like you really loved him and he loved you"
Stuff like that.
I don’t think you need to do anything except be there when she calls or texts.
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Ne there for her, listen to her, support her and be the shoulder for her to cry on.
Be there for her. Understand that this may be a really hard time for her so be understanding of her situation.
You can be there to listen and hold her when she wants you to.
Just be there for her—to listen, to console her. I'm so sad she's having to deal with this.
Be there for her. Comfort her.
Just be there for her (not literally)
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